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Golan Family History

Golan Surname Meaning

Jewish (Israeli): artificial name from the name of the Golan Heights in Israel. The placename is mentioned in several places in the Bible (e.g. I Chronicles 71).

Polish: nickname derived from goły ‘naked, bare, or bald’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golan family from?

You can see how Golan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Golan families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Golan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Golan families in 1911.
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What did your Golan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Cordonnier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Golan. 60% of Golan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Golan women worked as a Cordonnier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cordonnier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Golan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Golan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Golan. For the veterans among your Golan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Golan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Golan in 1961 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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